Almancil is a small village situated 12kms northwest of Faro in the beautiful Algarve, Portugal. It is most famous for its proximity to the luxury resorts, of Quinta do Lango and Vale do Lobo and is also well known for the locally produced pottery works. Almancil has much to offer from great cuisine to lively bars and not forgetting the stunning interior of the little Church of Sao Lourenco, is a must see. You will also find that there is a Cultural Centre that hosts art exhibitions and a variety of events. Almancil also offers great beaches for those looking to get that golden tan.